You've probably heard about the alkaline diet or foods that help "balance your body's pH." The idea is that eating certain foods can make your blood (or your body in general) less acidic, supposedly ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...

Dr. Barnard explains that all foods, after they are digested in the chemistry lab of our body, leave by-products in our system. Some foods, like vegetables and herbs, form alkalinizing particles.

Knowing which foods are acidic and which ones are basic will come in handy when you’re canning. Base foods need to be processed at a much higher temperature than acidic foods due to the need to ...

If you haven’t had Cracker Barrel’s famous veggie soup, you’re missing out on more than just deliciousness. Turns out, it’s packed with ingredients that lower acid in your body. “And that means it can ...

Smoked collard greens, macaroni, peach cobbler. They’re all delectable dishes, some you can expect on dining tables this holiday season. They’re also just a small taste of natural, plant-based ...

Researchers have discovered an entirely new kind of taste receptor that allows fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster) to detect alkaline substances — those that have a high pH — and avoid toxic meals ...